Introduction to Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) is a synthetic peptide designed for research purposes to explore its potential benefits in various physiological functions. VIP is a 28-amino-acid peptide that plays a crucial role in multiple systems throughout the body.
Benefits of VIP
VIP is known for its ability to:
- Enhance gut health: VIP helps maintain a healthy intestinal wall by promoting differentiation, proliferation, and cell adhesion of intestinal epithelial cells.
- Support a healthy microbiome: VIP is antimicrobial toward certain bacteria and promotes the proliferation of beneficial gut bacteria.
- Regulate gastric secretions: VIP regulates stomach acid secretion and water and ion absorption in the large intestine.
- Promote healthy digestion: VIP aids proper peristalsis by inhibiting smooth muscle contraction and triggering mucus secretion by Goblet cells.
- Vasodilation: VIP causes the smooth muscle in blood vessels, respiratory tract, digestive tract, and other organs to dilate and relax.
- Circadian regulation: VIP plays a crucial role as a neurotransmitter in the sleep/wake cycle.
- Immune modulation: VIP decreases inflammation by blocking pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
- Neuroendocrine-immune communication: VIP enhances communication channels between the immune system and the rest of the body.
- Regulation of embryonic development: VIP regulates growth and embryonic development during neural tube closure.
Certificate of Analysis
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Sequence | H-Asn-His-Asp-Gln-Asp-Val-Val-His-Leu-Ser-Arg-Arg-Asn-Leu-Gly-Leu-Arg-Gln-Gln-Gln-Arg-Lys-Leu-Gln-Asp-Asn-Pro-Arg-Arg-Gln-NH2 |
| CAS | 106479-53-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C129H210N40O36 |
| Molecular Weight | Approximately 2670.5 g/mol |
| Appearance | White Lyophilized Powder |
Research Use Only:
VIP is intended strictly for in vitro testing and laboratory experimentation. It is not intended for human or animal medical use. It is not a drug, food, or cosmetic and should not be misbranded, misused, or mislabeled as such
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